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La-Z-Boy to focus on 'consumer-centricity'

For 95 years, La-Z-Boy furniture has created memories for families around the world through the transformational power of comfort. In the wake of COVID-19, where shoppers' purchasing behaviors changed, and with new players in the market, La-Z-Boy started work on reinvigorating its brand to expand its consumer base in today’s culture. In 2021, the company launched Century Vision, a strategy for growth through its centennial year in 2027.

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Ash wood frame used as template for Porsche's original 356 model

The first Porsche 356 were manufactured by hand. A massive framework of ash wood served as inspiration for the iconic form.Opened by Helmut Pfeifhofer in 1982, Porsche Automuseum in Gmünd is home to the original model, a massive framework of ash wood that served as inspiration for the first-ever 356 sports car, which was manufactured by hand 75 years ago – also in Gmünd, Austria.